Comments on: Make your own concrete planters

By: Kathy Swart

Kathy Swart — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:50:03 +0000

hi i enjoy what i see and learning alot.i want to do my own garden plant bowls and want to ask if you can send me the resipe to mix for these bowls i would truly appreciate it kind regards Kathy Swart

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 00:11:46 +0000

In reply to Marie.

Hi Marie!
Yes, I have a few tips. Make the ‘walls’ of your ‘tub’ a little thicker than normal,…maybe 2″ to 2 1/2″ thick. Dry it for two days instead of one and get someone to help you un-mold it. If you want to use it indoors, you con consider not making a drain hole to make it watertight. Also you might insert small wooden ‘feet’ to hold it off the surface of the floor or setting it on some kind of protective mat. If it won’t be moved often, you can use wine corks.
Best wishes and do post a photo on our FB page when you finish. What a neat project!

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:13:54 +0000

I am looking to make a big container- like the size of the galvanized tub you used to mix. And i want to use it indoors. Any tips?

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:14:23 +0000

I’ve seen quite a few blogs on this but this one IS PERFECT. Easy to read and understand for newbies at it like myself. I recall reading somewhere its important to water not only your plant but also your planters to prevent it from drying out and crumbling. #1. Have you all had this problem? #2. Have you noticed the planters expanding or shrinking? (I’ve not read this anywhere,just curious ?)#3. On removing the lime by soaking,#4. Last question,what is the biggest planter you guys have made successfully? (((((I AM REALLY WANTING TO MAKE ONE GALVANIZED CONTAINER SIZE JUST LIKE THE ONE YOU USED TO PUT YOUR INGREDIENTS INTO USED IN THIS POST))))))
Thank you,I really look forward to your response!
Robin

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 17:46:41 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Miller. thanks for the info about peat moss. we have cows and plenty of old hay

By: Jeanne Sammons

Jeanne Sammons — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:35:39 +0000

On my ‘to-do’ list w/a friend! TFS the pics & great instructions, Sue!

By: Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:59:33 +0000

Sounds great but please use straw or hay rather than peat moss which is an endangered species in many parts of the world. At the rate it is being harvested it just isnt renewable.

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:47:57 +0000

In reply to Edie Oliver. Oooh, Edie, that's a great idea that we hadn't thought of. We've done leaf castings before, but haven't combined the two techniques like you describe. I'd love to try that! ~~ Sue

By: Edie Oliver

Edie Oliver — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:18:42 +0000

You girls did a great job, the planters are awesome. I wonder if you could lay down fern leaves, or something along those lines in the container before you pour the mix in and if they would leave an imprint on the outside of the planter? Maybe something heavier such as a plastic fern leaf? What do you think?